A spokesman for the Blues told the Guardian: "The issue of equality is one we take extremely seriously and we abhor discrimination in all its forms, including sexism.

"Such behaviour is unacceptable and we want it eradicated from the game."

FA board member Heather Rabbatts described the abuse as "horrible" and urged supporters to notify officials if they witness such behaviour

She told the BBC: "We are absolutely encouraging people to report incidents like this."

Campaign group Women in Football launched an anti-sexism social media drive, called #shebelongs, today.

It also contacted all 92 Premier League and Football League clubs asking them to champion female members of staff in their matchday programmes ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday.

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Minister for Sport Helen Grant said: "It is absolutely right that we champion and celebrate women who work in the football industry and play vital roles in making the game the success that it is."

Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism project which is backing the campaign, said: "We have received numerous entries from people who have experienced sexism, harassment or abuse whilst playing, watching, supporting or working in football.

"It is time that clubs and fans alike stand together and take responsibility for creating a space where everybody can enjoy football, free from any kind of prejudice".

The incidents come after a study by anti-discrimination group Kick It Out revealed that 13 reports of sexism in English professional and grassroots football were made in the first half of the current season (August-December 2014).